# Apache Subversion vs Forgejo

| Attribute | Apache Subversion | Forgejo |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42 (59% (medium)) | 49.3 (5% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 57 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 121 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 646 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A centralized version control system that enables teams to track, manage, and collaborate on code changes. It provides atomic commits, merge tracking, and comprehensive repository history. It is indexed under Version Control.","source":"https://subversion.apache.org","question":"What is Apache Subversion?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Apache Subversion is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://subversion.apache.org","question":"Is Apache Subversion free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Apache Subversion supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://subversion.apache.org","question":"What platforms does Apache Subversion support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Apache Subversion can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://subversion.apache.org","question":"Can Apache Subversion be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Apache Subversion is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/apache/subversion","question":"Is Apache Subversion open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"Open-source platform for managing software projects and collaborative development. Can be deployed as a cloud-hosted instance or self-hosted, offering a GitHub-like experience with lower resource requirements and built-in federation support. It is indexed under Version Control.","source":"https://forgejo.org/","question":"What is Forgejo?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Forgejo is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://forgejo.org/","question":"Is Forgejo free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Forgejo. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://forgejo.org/","question":"What platforms does Forgejo support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Forgejo can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://forgejo.org/","question":"Can Forgejo be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Forgejo is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://forgejo.org/","question":"Where is Forgejo available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source version control system providing centralized code and file management with emphasis on reliability, ease of use, and scalability from individual developers to large enterprises. | Open-source platform for managing software projects and collaborative development. Can be deployed as a cloud-hosted instance or self-hosted, offering a GitHub-like experience with lower resource requirements and built-in federation support. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hosting":"self","vcs_model":"centralized","federation":false,"api_surface":"WebDAV/DeltaV protocol, svnserve protocol, command-line","built_in_ci":false,"code_review":"none","license_model":"free","sso_saml_scim":false,"access_control":"path_level","monorepo_scale":true,"signed_commits":false,"underlying_vcs":"Subversion","open_source_core":"open_source"}` | `{"hosting":"both","vcs_model":"centralized","federation":true,"built_in_ci":true,"code_review":"pr_mr","license_model":"free","underlying_vcs":"Git","open_source_core":"open_source"}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"TortoiseSVN","native":false,"category":"client"},{"name":"Eclipse","native":false,"category":"ide"},{"name":"NetBeans","native":false,"category":"ide"},{"name":"SVNKit","native":false,"category":"library"}]` | - |
| language.primary | C | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://subversion.apache.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T21:37:11.291Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source. Use hosted instances or self-host at no cost.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://forgejo.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T22:38:41.571Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4.5 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=homebrew&package_name=subversion&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Version Control)

| Capability | Apache Subversion | Forgejo |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Model** |  |  |
| VCS model | Centralized | Centralized |
| Underlying VCS supported (Git / Mercurial / SVN / Perforce / multiple) | Subversion | Git |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Self-hosted only | Cloud + self-hosted |
| **Review** |  |  |
| Code review | None (engine only) | PR / MR |
| **Storage** |  |  |
| Large-file / binary handling | - | - |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Monorepo scale (partial clone / sparse / VFS) | ✓ | - |
| **DevOps** |  |  |
| Built-in CI | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Access control granularity | Path-level | - |
| **Federation** |  |  |
| Federation / decentralisation (ActivityPub / email) | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source core | Open-source | Open-source |
| Self-managed license model | Free | Free |
| **Integration** |  |  |
| API surface (REST / GraphQL / webhooks) | WebDAV/DeltaV protocol, svnserve protocol, command-line | - |
| **Enterprise** |  |  |
| SSO / SAML / SCIM | ✗ | - |
| **Security** |  |  |
| Signed commits / supply-chain (GPG / SSH / sigstore) | ✗ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:38:07.092Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*